How much does eBay charge to sell auto parts?
eBay's final value fee for auto parts and accessories (eBay Motors) is 13.6% of the total up to $7,500 and 2.35% on any part above $7,500, plus $0.30 per order ($0.40 on orders over $10.00). On a $75 part with no shipping charged and no sales tax, the fees come to $10.60 (14.1% of the price), so you keep $64.40. That's the most-categories rate; eBay names Parts & Accessories, Automotive Tools & Supplies and Safety & Security Accessories in that row.
"Total" is what the buyer pays: item, shipping, handling and sales tax. Checked Oct 14, 2026 from eBay's Selling fees page; we re-check it monthly, and eBay can change its rates.
Rates verified on
- Final value fee
- 13.6% up to $7,500
- Per-order fee
- $0.30 / $0.40
- Fees on a $75 part, no shipping or tax
- $10.60
- Insertion fee
- 250 free a month, then $0.35
eBay's rule, word for word
From the "Basic fees for most categories" table on eBay's Selling fees page (US), checked Oct 14, 2026:
"13.6% on total amount of the sale up to $7,500 calculated per item"
"2.35% on the portion of the sale over $7,500"
Insertion fee column: "First 250 listings free per month, then $0.35 per listing"
The page also says the fee "is calculated as a percentage of the total amount of the sale, plus a per order fee", and: "For orders $10.00 or less the per order fee is $0.30, for orders over $10.00 the per order fee is $0.40."
eBay fees on auto parts at real prices
| Sale price | Final value fee | Per-order fee | Total fees | Share of price | You keep | Fees with 8% sales tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $1.36 | $0.30 | $1.66 | 16.6% | $8.34 | $1.87* (+$0.21) |
| $25 | $3.40 | $0.40 | $3.80 | 15.2% | $21.20 | $4.07 (+$0.27) |
| $75 | $10.20 | $0.40 | $10.60 | 14.1% | $64.40 | $11.42 (+$0.82) |
| $250 | $34.00 | $0.40 | $34.40 | 13.8% | $215.60 | $37.12 (+$2.72) |
| $1,000 | $136.00 | $0.40 | $136.40 | 13.6% | $863.60 | $147.28 (+$10.88) |
| $10,000 | $1,078.75 | $0.40 | $1,079.15 | 10.8% | $8,920.85 | $1,097.95 (+$18.80) |
* With tax, the $10 sale goes over $10.00, so we charge the $0.40 per-order fee. eBay's page doesn't say whether shipping and sales tax count toward its $10.00 per-order line; we count them, so if they don't, the per-order fee is $0.30 and the fees are $0.10 lower.
"You keep" is the sale price minus eBay's fees, before postage, the item's cost, insertion fees and any optional upgrades. Any amount: eBay fee calculator (choose the category) · eBay fees on sales tax
Above $7,500: how the 2.35% tier works
Only the part of one item's total above $7,500 pays 2.35%. The overall rate falls slowly as the price rises.
| Total | How it's figured | Final value fee | Overall rate | Next dollar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,500 | 13.6% of $7,500.00 | $1,020.00 | 13.6% | 2.35% |
| $10,000 | 13.6% of $7,500.00 + 2.35% of $2,500.00 | $1,078.75 | 10.8% | 2.35% |
| $25,000 | 13.6% of $7,500.00 + 2.35% of $17,500.00 | $1,431.25 | 5.7% | 2.35% |
It's per item, not per order. eBay's wording is "calculated per item", so two $5,000 items in one order each pay 13.6% on their own total: $1,360.40 in fees, against $1,079.15 for one $10,000 item ($281.25 more).
Worked example: $150 part, $40.00 shipping, 8% sales tax
- Total amount of the sale: $150.00 item + $40.00 shipping + $15.20 sales tax (8% of $190.00, an example rate) = $205.20.
- Final value fee: 13.6% of $205.20 = $27.91.
- Per-order fee: $0.40 (the order total is over $10.00).
- Total eBay fees: $28.31, 14.9% of the $190.00 you collect for item and shipping. $7.51 of it comes from charging fees on the shipping and tax.
- You keep $161.69 before postage and the item's cost.
Edge cases
- Vehicles are not in this row. eBay sends vehicle sellers to a separate Motors fees page, which this page doesn't cover.
- Expedited shipping is figured on your cheapest domestic option. eBay says: "If you offer 1-day or international shipping as well as a cheaper or free option (like domestic shipping), the total amount of the sale is calculated based on the cheapest domestic option you offer." A $150 part listed with $40 ground and $95 one-day shipping pays $26.24 in fees even when the buyer picks one-day; on the $245 one-day total it would be $33.72. No sales tax in these figures.
- Shipping abroad with eBay International Shipping: "If you ship internationally using eBay International Shipping, your final value fee for shipping is calculated on your cost to ship to the US shipping hub." Without it, a sale to a buyer outside the US also pays the 1.65% international fee, below.
What to do
- Pick the category before you set the price. The rate follows the category the listing is in, and listing in two categories charges the higher final value fee if the item sells.
- Expect the lower rate only on the part above $7,500. The break is figured per item, not per order.
- Set your minimum on the total. eBay takes its percentage from shipping and tax too, so a price that clears your costs at the item price alone can fall short once those are added. The eBay fee calculator takes all three.
Other eBay fees that can apply
- Insertion fee: up to 250 zero insertion fee listings a month (more with an eBay Store), then $0.35 per listing and per category. Good 'Til Cancelled listings are charged again each time they renew.
- Two categories: a second insertion fee, and "The higher of the two final value fees is charged, if your item sells."
- Reserve price (auctions): "$5.00 or 7.5% of reserve price, whichever is greater (maximum fee $250)", charged whether or not the item sells. A $75 reserve costs $5.63; 7.5% reaches the $250 cap at a reserve of about $3,333.33, and a reserve up to about $66.67 pays the $5.00 minimum.
- Subtitle: $1.50 on an auction and $2.00 on a fixed price listing at a $75 price (the price break is $150). Bold: $2.00 auction, $4.00 fixed price.
- International fee: 1.65% of the total when the delivery address or the buyer's registered address is outside the US, unless you're US-registered and use eBay International Shipping: $1.24 on a $75 sale.
- Seller performance: Below Standard sellers pay an extra 6% of the total (7% after four or more consecutive months): $4.50 more on a $75 sale. A Very High rate of "item not as described" return requests adds 5% in the affected categories (6% after four or more consecutive months).
- Store subscribers, vehicles and eBay Live: "Fees are different for Store subscribers, vehicle sales, and eBay Live sales." This page uses the basic rates.
Questions
How much does eBay charge to sell auto parts?
eBay's final value fee for auto parts and accessories (eBay Motors) is 13.6% of the total up to $7,500 and 2.35% on any part above $7,500, plus $0.30 per order ($0.40 on orders over $10.00). On a $75 part with no shipping charged and no sales tax, the fees come to $10.60 (14.1% of the price), so you keep $64.40. That's the most-categories rate; eBay names Parts & Accessories, Automotive Tools & Supplies and Safety & Security Accessories in that row.
Does eBay take its fee on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. eBay says "The total amount of the sale includes the item price, any handling charges, any shipping costs collected from the buyer (some exceptions apply), sales tax, and any other applicable fees." A $150 part with $40.00 shipping and 8% sales tax totals $205.20, and the fees come to $28.31 instead of $20.80 on the price alone.
How does eBay's fee work above $7,500?
Only the part of one item's total above $7,500 pays 2.35%. On a $25,000 total the final value fee is $1,431.25, an overall 5.7%. The break is "calculated per item", so it doesn't apply to an order of several cheaper items.
Does eBay charge its fee on shipping for auto parts?
Yes, on the shipping you charge the buyer, like every category. A $150 part with $40 shipping pays $26.24 in fees, $5.44 more than with free shipping.
Sources
Each official page below was checked on the date given with it. The eBay pages are read from copies saved on Oct 14, 2026; this site doesn't fetch them.
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